I want to read this book, but I REFUSE to buy this book. I cannot give this woman any of my hard earned cash. I will try to get it from one of the many libraries in this town.
As far as the issues that she address in this book: I've known more non-greeks with eating disorders than nongreeks. I lived in the dorms for 2 years and knew nongreeks who partied alot more than greeks. As far as drugs, I can't really give an answer because I didn't ever do drugs and if people know what you stand for, they don't usually try to change your opinion. And many kids start trying drugs in high school and come to college using. It's not just a greek thing. Look chapter total at my university was 100. If you went out and picked out that many random women from the non-greek population, you would probably have the same sort of problems. This group of 100 women just has a greek name. It is college!!!!
Many times I do wish that all the active members of our chapters would be more responsible, make better choices, be better at keeping in contact with AAs, etc. Then I remember that they are young. Many college students are guilty of the same sort of irresponsibilities. Lots of them are just leaving the house for the first time and are not sure what to do withour mommy and daddy telling them what to do. I wish that society would realize that they are not all adults yet (I apologize to actives that are one these boards but I do know that this does not apply to everyone)!!!
As I write this, I am thinking of our founders. What would they say/do about all of this? What about the actions of all actives (not just adpis)? What would they say about this book?
Oh yeah, one last thing. I was just skimming the interview with the author. Did she actually get initiated into a soroity while "undercover"? If so, did she lie about things to get into the sorority? What about a letter of recommendation from some other member of that organization? If someone indeed did write a rec for her, that person would feel like an as*.
Oh, I agree with Adelphean1851, from what I have heard, Panhellenics on universities are jokes and pretty much don't do what they could. NPC could come up with some more help and guidance too.
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